Oh my gosh, the same name and more. Kindred spirits we must be.
I cook in my Griswold cast iron. I have a special prayer rocker in a room filled with teddy bears, one sits at an old time school desk with the ink well. He has a half-pint milk bottle, and books. The room has pretty china tea cups, old pottery and flea market finds. I'm grew up in the hills of West Virginia. I love gardening, growing herbs, reading, writing, and I taught preschool. I have a large Maine Coon cat named Vegas, and a small poodle named Maggie. I read two of your poems and am in the process of reading more. Want to read your stories too.
Thank you for the kind words in the review.
God bless,
The other Joyce
Joyce McDonald Hoskins

Colorful, beautiful, warm & inviting. Thank you for sharing your place.
Peace&Grace,
Sharon

What lovely images you paint! I cannot relate to the snow though as we see it maybe once a decade...truly a wonderful piece of writing, Joyce!

Myrna

Simply beautiful!!!

Joyce, you have captured the essence of time and memories. The images you have portrayed fill the lines with pictures from the past, emeshed with those of present time. I really enjoyed this poem! God bless! .......M

I delight in both the content and substance of this write, Joyce. I adore the quiet and security of it, the richness and its enduring quality. Shows great inner peace and equilibrium... and without that, what's the use of "fleeing away"? After all, wherever I go, there I am!! Thanks for sharing this precious place. Wish we could all go there! K xx

Indeed such a place is necessary for us all, yet many never bother.
Keep on keeping on in peace..

Everyone needs such a haven, Joyce. Thank you for sharing yours. Love and peace to you,

Regis

oh and it sounds wonderful
like sunday afternoon when the children are all off
excellent share
thanks!!

Joyce; When I first looked at this title, I thought it was going to be something about the Myspace website!! haha
This poem made me look around and i thought, Joyces' space is alot like "MY" space!! It is so good to have a good space to rest and reflect in. I like you, appreciate everything i have and never take it for granted. My heart absolutely breaks for the people that don't appreciate what they have and for those that would give anything to have what we do. A space that is our own, that nobody can take away from us. Growing up, I don't remember there being homeless people, maybe they were there, I just didn't know it. You have put words into feelings that we all need to create. Our space in this day and age, is oh, so precious! I thank God everyday for the wonderful place I am fortunate to have. It isn't fancy or luxurious, but it is mine! MY SPACE!! I think I will make a little sign and put it over my chair and put MySpace on it!! Thank you for sharing your home and your heart with us.

Blessing to you,
Linda Wells

Sounds like a wonderful space to spend a snowy winter's day, Joyce.

Home can be a warm retreat this was so Beautiful Joyce. I love snow days too a time to just sit back and have a few beautiful hours of retreat.
Loved this poem.
Blessings and respect,
Joselyn

Joyce theis is a gem of a write
know about looking over "vintage photos ect,ect
thanks for sharing

Love & Peace
William

Aww...sweet memories of our past. The little things that made us happy. Thank you for jogging my memory tonight. What a wonderful poem you have penned here.

~hugs~
Karen

Aw Joyce, If I had a picture in my mind of where you are , it would be in Vermont where I used to live in the home of a dear friend. I realize that you are a far piece from Vermont, but the sentiment and the pure coziness of your view from your favorite spot is as comfortable and inviting as your poetry...
Love,
Taylor

How true. there is nothing like familiar personal space, whatever you have in it--dolls or a darkroom--to recharge you. Universal feelings caught here with very personal objects. good job

Now if you have an extra afghan....my feet always get too cold :) Lovely cosy poem. Victor

Blueberry cheesecake candles????? I have not seen those here in SoCal - it sounds/smells lovely. Joyce you have a way of tramsporting the reader into a peaceful place where all makes sense and the sounds and smells and brick-a-brack of our lives are a blessing instead of a chore.

Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Comfort lives in each beautiful word, Joyce; a haven, indeed, the quiet place we turn to. Well done! Thank you for taking me there, if only for a moment. Nay. Not a moment--shall save this, to return to again and again.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Oh, Joyce, how reading one of your poems can warm the heart! This is wonderful, and reveals so much of who you are, a warm, caring woman of faith who holds dear the most precious things in life.
Thanks for sharing your space and your heart.
Love,
Connie

me too Joyce but I love to get out, a nice piece to ponder over and think about my sofa

This is a wonderful poem about a wonderful place, Joyce -- I love your style of writing so much, sweet friend. You make life, itself, warm and cozy and so very inviting.
Love,
CJ

What a wonderful poem! Its like taking a peek inside your home and everywhere I look I see great love and warmth and the wonderful momentoes of a life well-lived. Beautifully written.

Delicious,delightful,glorious offering!!

Love Tinka

Sounds great, what a beautiful expression. It makes me want to stay in my Haven forever...oh how lovely that would be. How many of us forget how our Haven housed so...many memories, hidden past, secrets, happy times, the laughter, the quiet intimacy...;wow, what a gift to be able to express and pierce the hearts so we can't forget.
Thank you for that beautiful memory of our comfort zone.
Thank you, Loretta

Joyce, sounds great; when can I come for tea? Love Holly

Joyce,
Your poem certainly serves to rekindle the spirit and comforts we enjoy in our homes. All cliche's aside, there is no place like home.

Very inspired writing. I loved it!
Thanks,
Jill

very nice lines and ending. i don't know about era of simplicity...wasn't it WWII? keep going and thanks for sharing.

And a lovely menagerie it is Joyce. A well worn Bible is a sure sign of wisdom and a satisfied heart. The surroundings filled with these things which are precious to you say a great deal about who you are and what is in your heart. Well done!
~Butch

Good one

Excellent write Joyce

A great reminder that those things collected throughout our lives bring memories that we want to hold onto forever. I loved the images, the homey atmosphere, smell, and color picture this brought to my mind. Good work!

Surrounding one's self with memories is a way to keep past moments alive. Well penned

Hi Joyce,
Home sweet home. I guess that's all anyone wants really. Thanks for reminding me. Regards Joyce McInnes

This poem should be posted in every household, just to remind us That sometimes we all need a special haven..space to relax and think
And look at the beautiful memories like old pictures and just to look back at everything in life!!Thank you for sharing, it was a True pleasure to read
Love And Peace To You Always...Morning Star

very nice tribute to something so personal